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60,000-seater Talanta Stadium almost complete

Talanta Stadium

Construction work at the 60,000-seater Talanta Stadium in Nairobi on January 23, 2026. 

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

By  Victor Otieno

Reporter

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Sports PS Elijah Mwangi said the project will be completed within the set timelines.
  • The facility is among the venues earmarked for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The government has announced that the construction of the 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City Stadium in Jamhuri grounds, Nairobi, is over 80 per cent complete.

Speaking on Friday after leading an inspection of the upcoming facility earmarked for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi said the project will be completed within the set timelines.

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